Not Given Lightly
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Capo: 4th fret
G Em C D
hello my friend, it's morning, time to wake now
C Em C D
your body and mine entwined will have to break now
G Em C D
i want your flesh, your warmth to stay beside me
G Em C D
oh, how i wish you could be deep inside me
G Em C D
show me your eyes, your love, most tender feeling
G Em C D
and i'll give you mine, be truthful and revealing
[Refrão]chorus
G
'cause it's you that i love
F
And it's true that i love
C D
It's love not given lightly
G
But i knew this was love
F
And it's you that i love
C | D | % |
And it's more than what it might be
Verse
G Em C D
when we're alone i cannot always face you
G Em C D
maybe my mood won't let these arms embrace you
G Em C D
that doesn't mean my love's somehow diminished
G Em C D
give me the time to show our love's unfinished
[Refrão]chorus
G
'cause it's you that i love
F
And it's true that i love
C D
It's love not given lightly
G
But i knew this was love
F
And it's you that i love
C D
And it's more than what it might be
Verse
G Em C D
i need your body, your mind and your emotions
G Em C D
shed me your tears till i drown in your oceans
[Refrão]chorus
G
'cause it's you that i love
F
And it's true that i love
C D
It's love not given lightly
G
But i knew this was love
F
And it's you that i love
C D
And it's more than what it might be
Middle 8
A C | D | % |
and every word i sing is true - ue
Verse
G Em C D
what can i say the words destroy all meaning
G Em C D
there's only cliche to get across this feeling
[Refrão]chorus
G
That it's you that i love
F
And it's true that i love
C D
It's love not given lightly
G
But i knew this was love
F
And it's you that i love
C D
And it's more than what it might be
Middle 8
A C | D | % |
and every word i sing's for you - ou
[Refrão]chorus
G
'cause it's you that i love
F
And it's true that i love
C D
It's love not given lightly
G
But i knew this was love
F
And it's you that i love
C D
And it's more than what it might be
Verse
G Em C D
this is a love song to john and leisha's mother
G Em C D
this isn't easy, i may not write another
[Refrão]chorus
G
But it's you that i love
F
And it's true that i love
C D
It's love not given lightly
G
But i knew this was love
F
And it's you that i love
C D
And it's more than what it might be
chorus
G
'cause it's you that i love
F
And it's true that i love
C D
It's love not given lightly
G
But i knew this was love
F
And it's you that i love
C D
And it's more than what it might be
(repeat and fade)
How to play Not Given Lightly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.